Ford Escape Door Won T Close

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Ford escape door won t close.

Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works. Now look at one of the other doors that does work properly and see how that latch is oriented. Went to ford dealer and they can t figure it out. Update problem resolved by ford adjusting the hatchback.

The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. This open place is where the sticker would normally be when the door is closed. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it.

If it doesn t proceed to the next step. You will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by the clasp. Https www paypal me bensahlstrom your support really means a lot and helps me keep making these videos. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck.

To fix an accidentally closed latch first take a look at the latch on the door that won t close and see how it is oriented. If it is still under warranty have the dealer fix it or. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed.

Open drivers door and look at the latch position then see if the passenger latch is in the same position. Inspect the door latch to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. The recall includes certain ford fiesta sedans and hatchbacks ford mustang coupes. Ford is recalling 2 15 million cars suvs and vans because their doors might open while the vehicle is moving.

I went through the past posts and found answers to questions about how they cannot get their rear door to open but nothing on the opposite end. Accidentally closed latch solution. If not try to flip it so that it is the same as the drivers side.